Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Can be an RN too!

Shift Type: Full-Time

Location: Avamere Rehab of Newport 835 SW 11th St, Newport, OR 97365

Responsibilities


* Complete required record keeping in regards to your role in admitting, transferring and discharging residents.


* Coordinate with nursing staff and support personnel daily to plan the shifts' services, programs and activities to ensure the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.


* Prepare and administer medications and review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.


* Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches and revisions based on nursing needs.


* Plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.


* Provide leadership to nursing personnel and make daily rounds of your unit to ensure staff is providing direct care in accordance with resident's care plan and wishes.


* Develop and maintain rapport with nursing staff, other department personnel, residents, family members, and all other individuals involved in resident's care.


* Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Qualifications


* Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.


* Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state.


* Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.


* Must chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident's response to care.


* Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.


* Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.


* Must speak, read, and write English fluently.


* Must have an active CPR/BLS Certification.

Employee Perks:


* Tuition assistance


* Mentorship opportunities


* Career development


* Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more


* Generous employee referral program


* Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)


* 401K retirement plan with employer match


* Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage


* Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday